Christchurch Architecture: A Walking Guide
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Christchurch Architecture: A Walking Guide
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John Walsh
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By (author) Patrick Reynolds
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:176 | Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 119 |
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Category/Genre | Architecture Travel and holiday guides |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780995123014
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Classifications | Dewey:720.99383 |
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Illustrations |
Colour illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Massey University Press
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Imprint |
Massey University Press
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Publication Date |
5 November 2020 |
Publication Country |
New Zealand
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Description
SIXTY BUILDINGS AND SIX ROUTES AROUND A REBUILDING CITY. The second in the series of guides to New Zealands urban architecture by the wellknown team of writer John Walsh and photographer Patrick Reynolds. This handy pocket-sized book suggests a series of city walks that take in both the historicbuildings that survived the earthquakes and the striking new buildings that have risen from the rubble, 60 buildings in total. Its the perfect guide for visitors to Christchurch and also for locals who want to know more about their city.
Author Biography
John Walsh is the communications director for the New Zealand Institute of Architects. He is the author (with photographer Patrick Reynolds) of several major books on architecture, including New New Zealand Houses, Home Work, Big House Small House and City House Country House. John lives in Auckland. Patrick Reynolds is one of New Zealands best architectural photographers. Patrick Reynolds is one of New Zealands best architectural photographers.
Reviews'It's easy to become caught up in negativity when you think about the politics of the Christchurch rebuild period, but the feeling I get from Walsh and Reynolds' book is one of optimism.' - Philip Matthews, Newsroom Book of the Week
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